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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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